Interview with Abbey on 2/15/01

Question: Hi Abbey. How are you doing today?
Answer: Fantastic. I am happy today.

How old are you now?
Five.

And do you go to school now?
Yes. I go to Maranatha Christian Academy.

Who are some of your classmates?
Evan, Jessica, Kyla, Jabril.

What kind of things do you like to do every day?
I like to do math, read to my teacher Ms. Kobell and I like to count.

What do you like to do for fun when you are at home?
Play games. Ride my bike. And especially at small group play with my friend.

Who did you vote for in the last presidential election?
I never voted!! But I had one who I really wanted to do.

Oh really. Who was that?
I was voting for Al Gore.

Why were you voting for Al Gore?
Because I think if I was voting he would answer this question: Would you give people more money? I think he would say yes.

Well that's wonderful. What is your favorite color and why?
Purple is my favorite color because it is a plum color and I like pink because it is a Barbie color.

What are your goals for the next year of your life?
Goals? What are goals daddy?

Oh, I forget you are a bit young. Goals are things that you would like to do this year.
Oh I see! Like I am planning to make my own lunch. Or like I am planning to have my friend over. Is it like that? Or not?

You got it! I also heard that you are going to be starting ice skating lessons soon. Is that true?
Yes that is true! Do you know where I am going?

No, why don't you tell us.
Ok, I'll tell you. It's near Dairy Queen around here. And it's right behind Dairy Queen and it's blue and you will see an Ice Skating sign. And it has a white top.

Ok, last question. Who is your personal savior?
Oh that's easy! Jesus!